Fabian

¹ American  

[fey-bee-uhn] / ˈfeɪ bi ən /

adjective

1. seeking victory by delay and harassment rather than by a decisive battle as in the manner of Fabius Maximus.

   Fabian policy.

2. of or relating to the Fabian Society.

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noun

1. a member of or sympathizer with the Fabian Society.

Fabian ² American  

[fey-bee-uhn] / ˈfeɪ bi ən /

noun

1. Saint, died a.d. 250, pope 236–250.

2. a male given name.

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Fabian British  

/ ˈfeɪbɪən /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or resembling the delaying tactics of the Roman general Quintus Fabius Maximus; cautious; circumspect

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noun

1. a member of or sympathizer with the Fabian Society

Etymology

Origin of Fabian

First recorded in 1590–1600, Fabian is from the Latin word Fabiānus

Example Sentences

Watching junior right-hander Fabian Bravo of Sun Valley Poly High pitch for the first time, there was something strangely familiar about his windup.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

“While I’m there he’s going to have to find a new number,” Fabian Bravo said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Part of the problem is industry reluctance to invest heavily in new production lines without guaranteed long-term government contracts, said Fabian Hoffmann, a doctoral research fellow at the University of Oslo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Brighton badly needed last week's win over Brentford, just to settle things down under Fabian Hurzeler.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

“It may be hard, but I think it will be good for you,” Mr. Fabian says.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari